[ Maya, you flatterer. It's one thing to have fans who will genuinely be thrilled to see you, but another thing entirely to hear that from someone you know personally. Not to put a ranking on happiness quotients, but. You know.

He pats between Maya's shoulderblades once, twice, before stepping back and away. Even if he looks a little thinner, he couldn't be more content. ]

As expected of investigative journalist Amano-sama...! You found a temporary fix just like that, huh...! [ His eyes narrow, openly impressed. ] Does it have anything to do with your special powers?